AtlantaMore than 12,000 of America’s best and brightest youth traveled to the city of Atlanta, Ga, as they showcased their talents as future business leaders and vied for the opportunity to win over $175,000 in cash awards.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), the largest and oldest student business organization, held its National Leadership Conference in Atlanta on June 29–July 2. Participants from across the United States and two countries were in attendance for this exciting conference to sharpen their core business skills, expand their networks, and participate in more than 60 business and business-related competitive events.

Four Canastota High School members, Julia DiVeronica, Nichole Delaney, Lindsey Smith, and Rebecca Winchell, attended the conference with their advisor, Mrs. Elizabeth Garofalo. In addition, Bryce Sgarlata, an Oneida High School FBLA member, joined the group for this conference.

While at the conference, the Canastota members participated in competitive events, attended workshops, and served as state voting delegates in charge of electing the new national officer team. Lindsey Smith and Rebecca Winchell represented New York State FBLA in the Partnership With Business event while Rebecca Winchell represented the state in the Local Chapter Annual Business Report event. Bryce Sgarlata represented our state in the Public Speaking I event. In order to qualify to compete at the national level, these members had to first finish as a top qualifier during the State Leadership Conference.

Nichole Delaney, a Canastota High School senior now ends her tenure as the 2015-16 New York State FBLA Treasurer.

Canastota FBLA would like to thank our generous donors for their help in achieving this goal:

  • Canastota Alumni Association
  • Canastota Student Scholarship Fund
  • Canastota Central School District – District Donor Days
  • Lorraine Bruno Arsenault
  • Dr. James Colocotronis
  • Canal Town Optical
  • Peter Palamara General Contractors
  • Caldwell Insurance Agency

By martha

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